Overview
Brain metastases care is rapidly evolving. This study day brings together specialists working at the forefront of neuro-oncology to share the latest evidence, innovations and best practice.
The hybrid format gives you flexibility while ensuring high-quality interaction with expert speakers. You’ll leave with enhanced clinical awareness, a stronger grasp of complex pathways and practical strategies that can immediately improve patient care.
It’s an ideal opportunity for professionals who want to deepen their knowledge, strengthen cross-team collaboration and build confidence in managing a diverse and often vulnerable patient group.
Key information
Delivery type
Face-to-face or online study day (6-month on-demand access included)
Delivery style
Lectures, interactive case discussions, videos, panel discussions
Duration
1 full day
Experience level
Suitable for all levels
Cost
- Onsite: £110
- Virtual: £110
- Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMIC): £50
- Student: £70
- Offer 5 for 4 (onsite and virtual): £84
- Pharma and industry: £200
What to expect
Brain metastases present some of the most complex challenges in cancer care — clinically, emotionally and practically. This one-day hybrid study day offers a comprehensive, up-to-date overview of how we diagnose, treat and support patients living with brain metastases.
Through expert-led sessions, interactive case discussions and multidisciplinary insight, you will explore treatment decision-making, acute oncology presentations, ambulatory care, rehabilitation, survivorship, psychosocial support and end-of-life considerations.
Whether you join online or in person, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how different teams work together to improve outcomes and enhance quality of life for patients and their families.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Describe diagnostic pathways and understand how brain metastases are identified and staged
- Explain treatment options, including surgery, radiotherapy and stereotactic radiosurgery, and how decisions are made
- Recognise and respond to oncological emergencies related to brain metastases
- Describe the acute and late effects of treatment and how to manage steroids and diabetes in this patient group
- Identify the management of epilepsy in patients with brain metastases
- Describe rehabilitation needs and survivorship considerations, including fatigue and cognitive impacts
- Recognise the social and psychological impacts of brain metastases on patients and families
- Contribute to safe, compassionate end-of-life care for this patient group
- Apply learning through real-world interactive case discussions
Who is it for?
Nurses (including Practice and Specialist), Allied Health Professionals, GPs, Registrars and any healthcare professionals involved in the care of patients with brain metastases.
How to book/learn more
You can book this course on Eventbrite.
09:00 Registration
09:20 Welcome and Introduction
Dr Claire Barker. Consultant Clinical Oncologist, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
09:25 Diagnostic Pathways
Dr Zeeshan Arif, Doctor in Clinical Oncology, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
09:50 Neurosurgery including Oncological Emergencies
Mr Pietro D’Urso, Consultant Neuro- Surgeon, Salford Royal Hospital
10:25 Radiotherapy and Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Dr Jenny King, Consultant Clinical Oncologist, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
10:50 Break
11:10 Acute and Late Effects of Treatment
Charlotte Smith, Neuro Oncology Specialist Therapeutic Radiographer, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
11:35 Management of Epilepsy
Dr Rachel Todd, Consultant Neurologist, Manchester Centre for Clinical Neurosciences
12:00 Managing Patients with Diabetes and Those at Risk of Developing Diabetes
lline Ibineson, Diabetes Specialist Nurse, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
Deborah Dauyoumor, Diabetes Specialist Nurse, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
Ezhil Titusraj, Diabetes Specialist Nurse, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
12:25 Oncological Emergencies
Marianna Theodoulou, Doctor (ST) in Clinical Oncology, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
12:50 Lunch
13:30 What You Don't Know That You Need To Know
Kate Ashman, Benefits Advisor, Maggie’s Manchester
Lucy Canning, Cancer Support Special Nurse, Maggie’s Manchester
13:55 Rehabilitation and Survivorship (The Role of Rehab Services, Fatigue, Memory)
Sara Robson, Specialist AHP in Brain and CNS tumour rehabilitation, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
14:30 Break
14:50 Managing Steroids
Liz Molloy, Macmillan Neuro-Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
15:15 End of Life Care
Sophie Maycock, Lead End of Life and Palliative Care Facilitator/ Educator, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
15:40 Role of The Brain Metastases Specialist Nurse
Chantelle Davies, Brain Metastases Specialist Nurse, Salford Royal Hospital
16:00 Interactive Case Based Discussion
Dr Helen Maye, Consultant Neurosurgeon, Salford Royal Hospital
Chantelle Davies, Brain Metastases Specialist Nurse, Salford Royal Hospital
16:45 Summary and Close
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